Commercial vegetable production - by permaculture

[rhyshowitt]

Is anybody producing vegetables on a commercial scale?

The organics people have that great book "New Organic Grower" by Eliot Coleman, and I know several places that use those techniques. But they have rectangular garden beds, lots of straight lines, all bare earth rather than mulching.

I know about permaculture mandala gardens, but they seem domestic scale rather than commercial.

If anyone is doing a more permaculture-style market garden capable of supporting many families, I would appreciate some tips. Our concept is to have a classic broadacre permaculture featuring heritage plants and rare breeds animals.

Rhys
'Cockatrice Farm'
Goulburn NSW (cold and dry climate; just the way we like it)

PS -- we are very interested in having permaculture intern/s from September. Great accommodation, an emerging permaculture property of 92 acres, and a centre for medieval crafts. Must have a PDC.

[Mumchook]

Hi there Rhys,

Have a look at the following link - Purple Pear Organics, outside Maitland, west of Newcastle NSW.

They have set up a huge mandala system and distribute to others in a CSA scheme. Well worth looking at - very inspiring...

http://www.purplepear.net.au/
http://www.purplepear.net.au/mandala_gardens.html

Regards,
Ree